New York Giants in the Kickoff Game
The New York Giants are 1-1 in regular-season Kickoff Games since 2002. The Giants have played 2 Kickoff Games in that span, winning 1 and losing 1.
Giants Kickoff Game record: 1-1
1-1 from the Giants’ side. Most recent: Sep 4, 2008, Giants 16, Commanders 7 at Giants Stadium. Regular season only; ties count as ties.
Every New York Giants Kickoff Game
Newest first. The running record is the Giants’ record in these games through that date. Stadiums are listed from 2000 onward.
| Dateregular season | Matchupaway at home | Scorewinner first | Stadiumfrom 2000 | Giantsresult · running record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2008 | Commanders at Giants | Giants 16, Commanders 7 | Giants Stadium | W · 1-1 |
| Sep 5, 2002 | 49ers at Giants | 49ers 16, Giants 13 | Giants Stadium | L · 0-1 |
Giants Kickoff Game record by opponent
Every opponent the Giants have met in this window, most games first. Each opens the head-to-head page.
| Opponentopens the head-to-head | Gamesin this window | Giants recordW-L-T |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 0-1 |
| Washington Commanders | 1 | 1-0 |
New York Giants Kickoff Game FAQ
- When did the Giants last play in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 4, 2008: Giants 16, Commanders 7 at Giants Stadium.
- What is the Giants' all-time Kickoff Game record?
- 1-1 in 2 games since 2002.
- When did the Giants last win in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 4, 2008: Giants 16, Commanders 7.
- When did the Giants last lose in the Kickoff Game?
- Sep 5, 2002: 49ers 16, Giants 13.
- Who have the Giants played most often in the Kickoff Game?
- The San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders, 1 game each; the Giants are 0-1 against the 49ers and 1-0 against the Commanders.
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Updated: September 7, 2026 · 13,814 regular-season games in the file, 1966 to 2025